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5 Removing and installing starter
Observe notes on contact corrosion ⇒ page 1 .
5.1 Vehicles with 2.8 ltr. FSI, 3.0 ltr. MPI and
3.2 ltr. FSI engine
Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable at battery
⇒ page 2 .
– Remove alternator:
♦ Vehicles with 3.0 ltr. MPI engine ⇒ page 10
♦ Vehicles with 2.8 ltr. and 3.2 ltr. FSI engine ⇒ page 14
– Remove front wheel (right-side).
– Detach heat shield -1- over drive shaft (right-side) from gear‐
box.
– Unscrew wire for terminal B+ -item 2-.
– Unplug electrical connector for terminal 50 -item 1-.
– Unscrew starter retaining bolts -arrows- and detach starter.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
– Install alternator; observe notes on connecting battery.
♦ Vehicles with 3.0 ltr. MPI engine ⇒ page 10
♦ Vehicles with 3.2 ltr. FSI engine ⇒ page 14
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Starter to engine 65
Terminal B+ to starter 16
Drive shaft heat shield to gearbox 23
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
62 Rep. gr.27 - Starter, current supply, CCS
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